UPDATED June 12 at noon. Multiple victims helped put an alleged child molester behind bars Thursday. Jeromy Lee Blanton, 44, of Loris, is being held under no bond. He faces seven counts of statutory r...
Around 100 people filled the Columbus County Board of Elections office Monday to descry a proposal to cut underperforming early polling locations. The board had briefly discussed cutting out all early...
Columbus County Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Trillium Health Resource and the YMCA-Lower Cape Fear, is giving away free bike helmets for riders of all ages. Head injuries from falling off...
Pine straw is a traditional groundcover for flower beds and landscaping – but it’s also a dangerous fire hazard. Last week’s Sawmill Apartments fire has been linked to a cigarette tossed into the pine...
WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and Fast Twitch Academy will hold its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18. The camp is a one-day seminar designed for young athletes to help them take their game...
By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College Communications Southeastern Paint and Body recently partnered with Southeastern Community College to support hands-on training for students in the Aut...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce The past few weeks have been filled with various graduation ceremonies at many area schools and colleges. Just this past Friday and Saturday ou...
School is out for the summer, and plenty of activities are planned in Columbus County to keep you and the youngsters busy. Go check out the BGHNC Day of Hope, read a book, shop the Farmers Market...
The Town of Lake Waccamaw had a lot of business to discuss at the June 9 meeting held on Tuesday night. ‘A penny saved is a penny earned,’ and commissioners agreed ...
Families will get to enjoy a day of fun as well as education and wellness June 13 at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Columbus County Day of Hope will feature a b...
Gambling revenues in the state fell again in May, according to the N.C. State Lottery Commission. The sports wagering revenue report for May compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by licensed ...
By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College communications Southeastern Community College’s Transitional Studies program recognized 22 graduates during its 2026 graduation ceremony held June 4. ...
The day was so hot, the corn begged for mercy. I know that the corn was actually thriving on that still, humid June day, but to me it seemed the day was so hot the fields around the little church were...
Whiteville High School held its annual athletic awards Thursday. Individual and team awards were handed out for football, baseball, basketball, track, golf and other sports. Note – Since the baseball ...
Five ankle monitors owned by a bail bonding company are missing and presumed stolen, and a $1,000 reward is being offered for their return. Mark Cartret of Around the Clock Bail Bonding said the monit...
David Wise is the new manager for the town of Chadbourn. Mayor Phillip Britt said Friday that Wise has a variety of experience in education and administration. The Midwestern native has worked in city...